Ferrari’s highly anticipated LaFerrari successor, codenamed F250, is rumored to debut later this year and could be powered by carbon-neutral e-fuels. According to Autocar, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna recently hinted that the hypercar will incorporate advanced technologies from the company’s work in Formula 1, including sustainable fuel developments set to be used in 2026.
The new F250 is expected to feature a hybrid powertrain, similar to Ferrari’s 296 GTB and SF90, but with significantly higher power outputs. While details of the engine configuration—whether a V6, V8, or V12—are still unknown, Vigna’s comments strongly suggest that Ferrari is positioning the F250 to run on environmentally friendly e-fuels, which could help maintain the relevance of internal combustion engines (ICE) in the future.
In an interview, Vigna expressed Ferrari’s commitment to exploring e-fuels and hydrogen powertrains as part of its long-term carbon-neutral strategy. He emphasized that innovations in motorsport often trickle down to road cars, and Ferrari is working with partners to develop carbon-neutral fuels for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Vigna highlighted the potential of e-fuels to extend the life of ICE technology beyond 2035, in line with European Commission regulations allowing combustion engines to continue if they run exclusively on e-fuels.
While hydrogen power remains a possibility, Vigna suggested it won’t be implemented before 2030, though it’s being actively researched. Ferrari aims to combine these technologies to reduce its carbon footprint while preserving the performance and driving experience that define the brand.
Source: Autocar
Shawn Henry